At the 5th IOAA-Jr 2026 in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, India’s five-member team won five medals: two golds, two silvers and one bronze. Gold winners were Siddharth Laxmisha and Swara Srujal Patel. The NCSM organised selection and training under its Junior Astronomy Olympiad programme, and praised students for their dedication at a November 1 to 8 competition.
